New 2006 C230 Sport Owner
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I had to take the car back to the dealer because it was making a rattling noise when it was cold. Turned out the power steering fluid was low, which was odd because the car was a CPO. But anyway it didn't cost me anything and I got a loaner 2009 c300 for a day.
While I was there I had them put on a flat hood badge. I also asked how much the 2007 c230 spoiler was, and its 600+ unpainted
So it looks like I'll be picking something up from eBay or this site.
While I was there I had them put on a flat hood badge. I also asked how much the 2007 c230 spoiler was, and its 600+ unpainted
So it looks like I'll be picking something up from eBay or this site.
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love the white also!! i got the irdium silver! I want the white at first but it was hard to find with black interior and the right price. How much did u end up paying? sticker price to how much u got it down to?
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I didn't get any off the sticker. I thought the sticker price was fair and didn't bother haggling. I was looking for a smooth transaction. They gave me more than I owed on my trade in and the car is CPO with a 1y/100,000 mile warranty. I got it for 19,500 with 47,000 miles.
I looked at a few others and this one was hands-down the cleanest one. It looks almost brand new inside and out.
I looked at a few others and this one was hands-down the cleanest one. It looks almost brand new inside and out.
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Yikes.. that was too much. I bought a CPO 2007 model with half that mileage for a relative last year in an expensive part of Atlanta (Buckhead) for $21,500 OTD. You could've saved a couple grand easily. Always haggle, always. I hate dealers and I love the games they play because I've done it so much I play along. 
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Um ok. It was a fair price IMO. Plus the dealer was less than 30 miles away. Sure I could have found something slightly cheaper but its not really a big deal. OTD I was at 19,500. The ease of everything was well worth the little extra money spent.
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Well it was your deal so as long as you are happy. Carmax, for example, typically charges more for their cars that other regular dealers, but the ease of buying a car at Carmax is worth the extra money for some people. For me, I like the haggle at times. I paid $19,500 for my car OTD just like you did. It was in July of 08 (car was 3 years old with 25k miles).. their asking price had been $24,500. As long as you have good credit or cash, you have the upper hand. But like I say, the game is not for everyone. I've experienced Carmax and the process is sooo easy. When I bought the 2007 CPO C230 at MB of Buckhead the saleslady was like "Are you planning to buy today?" and I said "Yes, I'm buying a C230 today - that doesn't mean it will be your's." 
As long as you have good credit or cash, you have the upper hand. But like I say, the game is not for everyone. I've experienced Carmax and the process is sooo easy. When I bought the 2007 CPO C230 at MB of Buckhead the saleslady was like "Are you planning to buy today?" and I said "Yes, I'm buying a C230 today - that doesn't mean it will be your's."
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Totally understood. For me this was the best car within 300 miles and cleaner than the other 2 I looked at. So I jumped on it. I actually tested drove a 350 but it was no where near as clean as the 230. Personally the convenience and speed in which I got this done as well worth it. My dealer was super friendly and there was no bull**** in the whole transaction. The relationship and support from the dealer was great and worth my money.
I got this at a MB dealer BTW, not sure where your going with the Carmax thing.
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I didn't originally plan on financing though the dealer but with a 4.9%, that's hard to beat.
I got this at a MB dealer BTW, not sure where your going with the Carmax thing.
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I didn't originally plan on financing though the dealer but with a 4.9%, that's hard to beat.
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No I knew you had gone through a MB dealership because you said CPO. I was just saying the only no-haggle experience I've ever had was Carmax and it was very easy, and in my case at that moment, worth it. So I see how that goes.
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